Riff Tone
Smash It Like Belushi
Green Day
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2023 signature model)
AmpMarshall 100-watt Super Lead (Dookie mod) + Marshall SE Lead (mids scooped, blended in studio)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 (single bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion (possible, not confirmed for this song)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023. Billie Joe Armstrong's signature Les Paul Junior with P-90 pickup into dual Marshall heads (Dookie mod and SE Lead mod), blended for rhythm tone. Settings inferred from rig rundowns and typical Green Day studio approach for heavy riff sections.
Tone Character(9)
thick and punchytight and percussiveaggressive pick attacksaturated and harmonically richslightly scooped midsfull-bodied distortionarticulate and cuttingminimal ambiencedry, studio-focused sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate downstrokes and tight palm muting typical of Green Day's punk rhythm style, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2023 signature model)
AmpMarshall 100-watt Super Lead (Dookie mod) + Marshall SE Lead (mids scooped, blended in studio)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 (single bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion (possible, not confirmed for this song)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023. Billie Joe Armstrong's signature Les Paul Junior with P-90 pickup into dual Marshall heads (Dookie mod and SE Lead mod), blended for rhythm tone. Settings inferred from rig rundowns and typical Green Day studio approach for heavy riff sections.
Tone Character(9)
thick and punchytight and percussiveaggressive pick attacksaturated and harmonically richslightly scooped midsfull-bodied distortionarticulate and cuttingminimal ambiencedry, studio-focused sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate downstrokes and tight palm muting typical of Green Day's punk rhythm style, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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